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Friday, February 25, 2011
Online Booking!
We now have online booking through Schedulicity. They are very user friendly. It is still in trial mode and may be a little confusing with 2 locations. Any feedback is appreciated!
Book online at take $5 off your next appointment!
Book online at take $5 off your next appointment!
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Epsom Salt Bath
I first discovered Epsom Salt Baths while doing the HCG Diet. I would do them to assist with weight loss. What I discovered is how much they would relax me and help my muscles relax. I started adding my Young Living Essential Oils for aromatherapy. I use Eucalyptus when my muscles are tired or Lavender to help me sleep at night. I still love a great soak! Here is some information about Epsom Salt and the simple mix I use. Enjoy!
Epsom Salts—made of the mineral magnesium sulfate—are also a sedative for the nervous system.
When magnesium sulfate is absorbed through the skin, such as in a bath, it draws toxins from the body, sedates the nervous system, reduces swelling, relaxes muscles, is a natural emollient, exfoliator, and much more.
Baths are wonderfully healing, and it is easy to make your own homemade, detox baths.
Hot water draws toxins out of the body to the skin’s surface, and while the water cools it pulls toxins from the skin. Epsom salts augment this detoxification by causing you to sweat. Other salts—all highly alkaline and cleansing—used in baths include sea salt, baking soda, clay, and Dead Sea salts.
Basic Salt Soak Bath Formula
Minerals and salts make the bath water feel silky and leave your skin cleansed and soft.
1 cup sea salts such as a dead sea salt
2 cups baking soda (add essential oil to baking soda)
1 cup Epsom salts
Combine the sea salts, baking soda, and Epsom salts in a bowl. Stir to blend. Pour 1/4 cup or so into the bath while the tub is filling.
Preparation time: 2 to 3 minutes
Shelf life: Indefinite
Storage: Glass jar with a screw top
A few extras
Relaxing and sedative bath: Soak in warm water and 2 cups of Epsom salt.
Foot soak: Soothe aches, remove odors and soften rough skin with a foot soak. Add 1/2 cup of Epsom salt to a large pan of warm water. Soak feet for as long as it feels right. Rinse and dry. Add peppermint to energize sore and tired feet.
Soak sprains and bruises: Epsom salt will reduce the swelling of sprains and bruises. Add 2 cups Epsom salt to a warm bath, and soak. Also good for tendinitis.
Splinter remover: Soak in Epsom salt, it will draw out the splinter.
Caution: Do not take hot baths and salt baths (including Epsom salt baths) if you have heart trouble, high blood pressure, or are diabetic.
Epsom Salts—made of the mineral magnesium sulfate—are also a sedative for the nervous system.
When magnesium sulfate is absorbed through the skin, such as in a bath, it draws toxins from the body, sedates the nervous system, reduces swelling, relaxes muscles, is a natural emollient, exfoliator, and much more.
Baths are wonderfully healing, and it is easy to make your own homemade, detox baths.
Hot water draws toxins out of the body to the skin’s surface, and while the water cools it pulls toxins from the skin. Epsom salts augment this detoxification by causing you to sweat. Other salts—all highly alkaline and cleansing—used in baths include sea salt, baking soda, clay, and Dead Sea salts.
Basic Salt Soak Bath Formula
Minerals and salts make the bath water feel silky and leave your skin cleansed and soft.
1 cup sea salts such as a dead sea salt
2 cups baking soda (add essential oil to baking soda)
1 cup Epsom salts
Combine the sea salts, baking soda, and Epsom salts in a bowl. Stir to blend. Pour 1/4 cup or so into the bath while the tub is filling.
Preparation time: 2 to 3 minutes
Shelf life: Indefinite
Storage: Glass jar with a screw top
A few extras
Relaxing and sedative bath: Soak in warm water and 2 cups of Epsom salt.
Foot soak: Soothe aches, remove odors and soften rough skin with a foot soak. Add 1/2 cup of Epsom salt to a large pan of warm water. Soak feet for as long as it feels right. Rinse and dry. Add peppermint to energize sore and tired feet.
Soak sprains and bruises: Epsom salt will reduce the swelling of sprains and bruises. Add 2 cups Epsom salt to a warm bath, and soak. Also good for tendinitis.
Splinter remover: Soak in Epsom salt, it will draw out the splinter.
Caution: Do not take hot baths and salt baths (including Epsom salt baths) if you have heart trouble, high blood pressure, or are diabetic.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Massage Referrals
Referrals are the highest compliment you can do for a business. Especially when it come to a small business like mine, Alternative Healing Therapy.
I would love it if you would compliment me and my business and refer anyone who you feel would love to experience massage. They do not have to be new to massage, just new to me.
Refer your friends, family or co-workers and receive an additional 15 minutes of massage for each and every referral. Your friends just need to mention your name when making their appointment. Receive an extra gift if you can get Facebook 'Likes' or Twitter followers.
I would love it if you would compliment me and my business and refer anyone who you feel would love to experience massage. They do not have to be new to massage, just new to me.
Refer your friends, family or co-workers and receive an additional 15 minutes of massage for each and every referral. Your friends just need to mention your name when making their appointment. Receive an extra gift if you can get Facebook 'Likes' or Twitter followers.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
First Blog:Fight Winter Blues
Winter blues got you down? Had enough snow? Enough shoveling? Enough darkness?
Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD is a true and real diagnosis. I suffered from it just after graduating from nursing school when I had my first job working night shift. I felt like I never saw the light of day. Even though I work up early to get some sunshine in my day and went to the gym, nothing worked. I felt tired and exhausted all the time and nothing was working. Massage was not a part of my life as it is today and I wonder if it could have done some good. At any rate, hang in there and take care of yourself this winter. Hopefully Punxsutawney Phil is right and we will be getting an early spring!
Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD is a true and real diagnosis. I suffered from it just after graduating from nursing school when I had my first job working night shift. I felt like I never saw the light of day. Even though I work up early to get some sunshine in my day and went to the gym, nothing worked. I felt tired and exhausted all the time and nothing was working. Massage was not a part of my life as it is today and I wonder if it could have done some good. At any rate, hang in there and take care of yourself this winter. Hopefully Punxsutawney Phil is right and we will be getting an early spring!
Ask a Therapist
By Mary Kathleen Rose
Originally published in Body Sense magazine, Autumn/Winter 2004.
Copyright 2004. Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals. All rights reserved.
Q. Winter can be difficult for me. Do you have any ideas about how to ease the seasonal blues?
A. Just one fresh rose in a room can help ease winter's chill, according to Colorado bodyworker and aromatherapist Mary Kathleen Rose. "In the winter, when there's less light, there's a tendency for people to get a little depressed. One way to alleviate these "blues" is by integrating fresh flowers into your home. A couple of flowers or a stargazer lily in a bowl can make a difference. That ongoing connection with nature helps give us a feeling of hope for the spring.
"In the winter, I really like the infused oils that have an evergreen scent. An evergreen infused in a light olive oil reminds us that there are things that stay green throughout the winter and carry us through the season. Cut little boughs from your yard and add them to fresh flowers. Beeswax candles also give off a really nice scent -- very soft. Just their mellowness is comforting.
"Take advantage of the things you've gathered earlier in the year like dried roses. Dried lavender is wonderful. I always have a little basket of rose petals around.
"Remember that enjoying a massage in a nice atmosphere during the winter allows us to really appreciate this as a time of rest. As nature is at rest, so should we be."
Valentines Day
We are offering a weekend exclusive for Couples Massage. Starting Friday evening February 11th through Sunday the 13th operating with extended hours we will be offering massage for Couples only. Together with another local Therapist, Alison Sower of CoMo Massage, we will have a special day dedicated to couples. So bring your sweetie and together enjoy a 60 or 90 minute massage in a romantic setting with candles, rose petals, chocolate dipped strawberries and sparkling juice will create a relaxing romantic getaway. Space is limited so make your appointment soon and have the perfect Valentines weekend together.
Don't forget you can get a gift for your sweetheart they can use anytime! Easily purchase a gift certificate online or email/text/call Andrea at 573-355-6636 for special delivery available Monday February 14th. I will hand deliver a massage gift certificate to your Valentine at their home or office. You may also add flowers from a local florist or a box of chocolates to make it extra special. Leave the running around to me and surprise them with the best Valentine's day ever!
(delivery within the Columbia city limits)
Alternative Healing Therapy
Andrea Young, R.N., L.M.T.
Walnut Street Studios
19 E. Walnut St, Suite C
2210 Country Club Drive
Walnut Street Studios
19 E. Walnut St, Suite C
&
Columbia Country Club 2210 Country Club Drive
Tel: 573-355-6636
www.alternativehealingtherapy.
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